Post #160653 by dogbytes on Sat, May 21, 2005 10:13 PM

tikipedia: probably not what you want to hear, but ~ we vacation in san diego 3 times a year, and i'm guessing my rate for finding vintage mugs is 90% (there are 2 shops that we always find something at). we bring a spare suitcase and bubble wrap when we visit.

my luck in seattle is much less, i've found an Outrigger and a few others. but i dont scour the thrift stores, although i pass by 2 every day. i just dont get that "tiki vibe" so i drive on. (although im finding nice shirts lately).

portland has been good hunting for us, always find something when we're visiting.

i pretty much take a pass on mugs that are more than 15 bucks. and im learning to look at the other hawaiiana collectibles as items to trade..

sometimes its frustrating ~ but its the hunt that makes it fun.. and the hope that one day, i'll be the one to find a holy grail mug. till then, i'm happy to sift through owls and mushrooms...

elicia